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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.21, 874.78 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.21, 874.78 and 193.17 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.21 : 874.78 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.21/874.78 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.21x = 874.78 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.21x = 168,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,981.25/583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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